Hazardous Waste

If a product contains one or more of the following properties, it is considered hazardous:

Flammable

Combustible

Explosive/Reactive

Corrosive

Toxic

Look for words on the label such as warning, danger, poison, toxic, flammable, and hazardous.

Unwanted household chemicals and cleaners, outdated medication, garage liquids and chemicals, yard and garden products, mercury items, workshop chemicals, etc. should not be placed in with regular household trash. Getting unwanted hazards out of the home and disposed properly will protect both public and environmental health.

Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center: Berrien County residents can use the permanent household hazardous waste center in Kalamazoo County free of charge. This Center is open year around. Berrien County residents must show an ID with an address when using this facility. Learn about hours of operation, location, list of accepted items and more at www.kalcounty.com/hhw or call 269-373-5211 for details.